State Coordinator at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Full Time

Job Title: State Coordinator

Reference ID: R2454
Location: Benue
Employment Type: Full Time

Project Overview

• PMI-S is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by MSH. The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, LGA and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention.
• PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Programs (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020.

Position Summary

• The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI-S project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable Malaria elimination efforts.
• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting of the PMI-S project in the state and ensure optimal resource management of the project.
• S/he will serve as a member of the Project Management Team and will be responsible for overall project performance in the state of primary responsibility.

Specific Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all Task Order 04 requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities.
• Provides overall leadership and management of the PMI-S supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI-S state malaria plan.
• Liaise and network with relevant malaria partners and stakeholders in the state to strengthen coordination, integration and resourcing of activities and promotion of a shared vision for malaria elimination in the state.
• Interacts and communicates on behalf of PMI-S to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and government counterparts at state level
• Leads and provides oversight to quality assurance of state level implementation
• Contribute to establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the Senior M&E Advisor that includes periodic analyses and review for evidence-based decision-making and program management.
• Take responsibility for management of the state malaria budget and all other resources under the direction of State Team Director
• Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development.
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep the Project Senior Management Team informed of state activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another related field.
• Seven (7+) years of related experience is required. Experience in international public health highly preferred.
• Demonstrated a minimum of five years progressive experience in public health and working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff.
• Extensive knowledge of a highly technical field, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and general instructions.  A highly qualified and recognized expert in the field.
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work, establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background, ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in context of complex and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated management capacity in malaria programs with proven ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously in multiple locations;
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in service delivery and team-buildings skills; and,
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the terrain will be an added advantage
• Experience with USAID/PMIS funded programs is preferred.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.